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Highlights
- King of the Golden River is, in equal parts, a fairy tale, a fable, an origin myth, and a parable.
- 6-12 Years
- 8.5" x 5.5" Hardcover
- 74 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Fairy Tales & Folklore
Description
About the Book
"First published in 1851, John Ruskin's Victorian story, tells the tale of the Black brothers: the kind-natured 11-year old Gluck and his two nasty older brothers, Hans and Schwartz. For Gluck, play is cleaning the floors, and his education consists of a wholesome quantity of punches. One stormy evening, Gluck is left at home to prepare his older brothers' dinner when an extraordinary-looking little man knocks at the door. Having been strictly warned not to let anyone in, Gluck watches as the little old man becomes increasingly drenched at the door. His soft heart tells him to ignore his brothers' advice, and so Gluck's encounter with the mysterious King of the Golden River begins. Appearing at first as a beggar, then the Southwest Wind, and finally as a Toby jug who Gluck unwittingly transforms into a dwarf, the King of the Golden River issues Gluck with a challenge: to climb to the source of the Golden River and cast into the stream three drops of holy water. If he can achieve this, the river will turn to gold"--Book Synopsis
King of the Golden River is, in equal parts, a fairy tale, a fable, an origin myth, and a parable. A lovely story about the power of love and kindness it is sure to delight readers of all ages.
This edition is complete and unabridged featuring all of the original illustrations from two printings, and selections from several others.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .31 Inches (D)
Weight: .54 Pounds
Suggested Age: 6-12 Years
Number of Pages: 74
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher: Living Book Press
Theme: Country & Ethnic
Format: Hardcover
Author: John Ruskin
Language: English
Street Date: November 23, 2017
TCIN: 1001826792
UPC: 9781922348722
Item Number (DPCI): 247-47-5876
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.31 inches length x 5.5 inches width x 8.5 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.54 pounds
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